Report: Arsenal could offer player in Joelson bid

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Arsenal are prepared to send a young player to Portugal on loan as part of their bid to bring Joelson to the Emirates this summer, according to a report from the Sunday Mirror (19/7; page 78).

The Sunday Mirror has reported that Arsenal are the first club to make formal contact with the 17-year-old’s agents after he rejected a new contract at Sporting.

Sporting had reportedly hoped to agree a deal that would have seen his buyout clause rise to £70 million. However, the snub means that it remains at £40 million.

That does not appear to have put Arsenal off. But the Sunday Mirror (19/7; page 78) has suggested that the Gunners are not planning to only offer cash for the teenager.

The report has suggested that Mikel Arteta is interested in looking to send a young player to Sporting on loan as part of their bid.

TBR View: Joelson looks exciting prospect, and loan move for Arsenal youngster could prove extremely beneficial

Arsenal have landed some incredibly exciting young players in recent times. Gabriel Martinelli looks to be an inspired addition, and he is not the only genuine prospect Arsenal appear to have landed in recent times.

So it should be extremely exciting for supporters when Arsenal target a youngster with a growing reputation.

But any agreement could also prove extremely beneficial for any young player who heads in the opposite direction.

Portugal has attracted a number of exciting youngsters in recent years. So a loan move to the country may provide an excellent opportunity if a swap does take place.